FINAL DEPLOYMENT On Thursday, June 3, 2021, Thomas Peter Headen received his orders and deployed one last time. As is typical for Marines, he spent considerable time waiting for his next mission and was eager to get going in his final days. Pete was born on November 15, 1942 in Trenton New Jersey to Thomas P. Headen and Maxine Humeston. He was a husband to his high school sweetheart, Jacqueline LeFever, stepfather to two adult children, and a grandfather to four grandchildren. On May 15,...

Edward Forestall McKee Jr., 75, husband of LaDonna, the son of Mary Jane and Edward F. McKee Sr. and brother to Lorraine Gerhard, passed away on May 31, 2021.  Ed was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, and continued to raise his children there until he moved to Danbury, CT, with his wife, Donna, in 1994.  They  moved to Waldorf, Maryland in 2020. Ed was very patriotic and served in the Air National Guard and Army National Guard for a total of 22 years of service (Aug 1965...

Mary Edith Gilligan, 56, of Bryans Road, Maryland, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021. Mary was full of life and brought joy to everyone around her. She was born May 20, 1965 in Washington, DC the daughter of Patricia and Stephen Gilligan. Her beautiful smile and infectious laugh could light up a room. Mary was the most loving and compassionate person.  Her family and pets were her life. She enjoyed many summers swimming in the pool.  Mary loved to dance, at...

Karyl Elizabeth Beveridge 78 of LaPlata, MD passed away on Wednesday May 26, 2021. Karyl was born in Washington, DC on May 21, 1943 to the late James and Lena Braden. She is also predeceased by her husband, Patrick Beveridge. She is surved by her children, Michael Beveridge (Kim) and Jennifer Hydock (Brian) ; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Karyl was a Daycare provider for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo and singing in the church choir. But most of all spending...

   Juanita (Nita) Scheungrab    October 9, 1937 – May 10, 2021   In the early hours of May 10, 2021 at the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, in Clinton, Maryland, Juanita Scheungrab passed away after a long-term struggle with cancer.  Nita was born in Fries, VA on October 9, 1937.  The daughter of the late Amos Olen Burnett and Donna (Wright) Burnett.  She was raised by her stepmother Audrey (Meladore) Burnett. She moved to...

James Hoover Thompson, 92 of LaPlata, Maryland passed away on May 6, 2021. Hoover was born on August 15, 1928 to the late Margaret Thompson. He is also predeceased by his sister, Doris Gardiner. Hoover is survived by his loving wife, Sally Cecelia Thompson who have been married since December 19, 1953; son, James Hoover Thompson, Jr (Nancy); daughter, Brenda Lee Garner (Norman); brother, Walter Lee St. Clair(Betty); grandchildren Matthew (Courtney), Katrina (George), Nina (John), Tony...

Margaret Jean “Jeannie” Lynch, 72, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on May 4, 2021 at the Washington Hospital Center. Born in LaPlata, MD on August 20, 1948 to the late John Burch and Emma Burch, she is also preceded in death by her husband, John Lynch, Sr.; brothers, Theodore Burch, Leslie Burch, Leo Burch, David Burch, and Bunny Burch; and sister, Josephine Burch.  Jeannie leaves behind her sons, John Lynch, Jr.(Terri) and James “Greg” Lynch(Heather);...

Jack Naumann Kite 83 of Bryantown, MD passed away on Thursday April 29, 2021 at the Calvert Health Medical Center.  He was a treasured husband, father, brother and friend with a gentle and joyful spirit.  Along with his wife of 56 years, Jeannette Wilson Kite (deceased) he raised four loving children, Connie Kite (deceased) Vickie Kite Milburn (Patrick Milburn) Jacqueline Martin (Eddie Martin) and John Kite.  Jack enjoyed fishing, sports, and nascar, eating crabs, spending...

On, Monday, April 26. 2021, Donald E. Richards, Sr... Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 76. Don was born on June 3, 1944 in Indian Head, Maryland. After graduation from high school, he began his career in the automotive industry, starting as a parts clerk at Wilson Powell Lincoln Mercury.  His strong work ethic and ability to sell, quickly gained the attention of Wilson Powell, owner of the dealership.  Wilson promoted...

Marvin J. Pitts, 82 of LaPlata, MD passed away on Friday April 23, 2021. Marvin was born on June 20th, 1938 in North Carolina to the late Horace and Alva Pitts. He is also predeceased by his brother, Ralph Pitts; sisters, Marian Cline and Reba Pitts; brother-in-law, Hank George; stepdaughter, Ellen Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Pitts; step children, Jimmy Gainey (Wanda),  Susan Elaine Gainey (Joe) and Sharon Murphy (David); step son-in-law Ralph Morgan; brothers, Milton...